Belgian watchdog ruling on consent sets employee biometrics use against GDPR
A Belgian company has been fined 45,000 euros (US$48,185) for using a fingerprint-based employee time tracking system with the country’s…
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Scottish review calls for clearer standards for police in biometric data retention
The Scottish government, in partnership with the Scottish Biometrics Commissioner, has published a detailed review of biometric data retention practices…
Maldives collects biometrics to tackle illegal immigration issues
The Maldives government has expanded its national campaign, Operation Kurangi, aimed at curbing illegal immigration across the island nation. As…
Russia wants to collect biometric data of convicts without their consent
The Russian government wants to collect biometric data of convicts without their consent. For this purpose, the Ministry of Justice…
Legal scholars developing guidance for biometrics legislation
Two law institutes, one from Europe and one from the United States, launched a new collaborative project focusing on the…
Progress on biometric data privacy too slow, incomplete, say experts
As deepfakes, identity theft and AI warp the shape of online life, new issues arise, requiring new regulation. Police in…
UK forensics database now counts 28.3 million fingerprints
The UK government DNA database has produced over 820,000 matches to unsolved crimes since 2001, new data on the use…
Securing insurance coverage for BIPA class actions a growing challenge
By David J. Oberly, Biometric Privacy & Data Privacy Attorney Corporate policyholders face increasing challenges in securing insurance coverage for…
Federal departments, agencies issue plans to implement OMB AI policy
US executive departments and agencies have released their plans to comply with an Office of Management and Budget (OMB) policy…
Are current regulations adequate for ensuring the security of wearable data?
Wearables are common in consumer circles and growing in commercial applications like health care. This shift is largely positive, as…
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